Getting started

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1. If it shakes, it breaks. Use proper packing materials and double‑box fragile items.
2. Three weeks before your move, pack a suitcase as if you’re leaving for three weeks. Everything else goes in a box.
3. Avoid the “we’re not going far, let’s just load the car” trap. Overstuffed cars lead to last‑minute trashing and chaotic unpacking. Do yourself a favor: box everything.
4. Consider the cost of moving each item. That 20‑year‑old sofa bed may not be worth the expense.
5. Keep essential moving supplies on hand.

Need help packing? Contact us.

 Ready to downsize your home or liquidate inventory? An auction is an efficient way to clear space and earn some money in the process. We can also remove your items and distribute them directly to nonprofit organizations. Reach out and our experienced team will help you determine the best approach.  

 We’re proud to run TCC Auctions with a focus on sustainability. If you’d like to keep items out of landfills, here are ways to donate, sell, or re‑purpose them.  

1. Start with three boxes labeled donate, trash, and keep.

2. Take it slow. Begin with one drawer or one category (shoes, books, etc.). Momentum builds quickly.

Need inspiration or motivation? Here are a few of our favorites:

• The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up -  Marie Kondo
• Keep the Memories, Lose the Stuff - Ken Paxton
• Downsizing the Family Home: What to Save, What to Let Go - Marni Jameson
• The Home Edit: A Guide to Organizing and Realizing Your House Goals - Clea Shearer and Joanna Teplin

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